thyroxine
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7.4
- noun
- /θaɪˈrɒkˌsiːn/
- Specialized
:
tiroxina
- When levels of thyroxine drop, patients may need to take supplements to restore balance.
- serum thyroxine
- thyroxine concentration
- thyroxine (T4)
Take level thyroxine and once you find your level of level thyroxine, you'll be fine.
- Take level thyroxine and once you find your level of level thyroxine, you'll be fine.
Examples
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In preeclampsia, the levels of thyroxine (T4) are higher than in normal pregnancy, while the levels of triiodothyronine (T3) are lower.
Academic text (1995) -
The hormone thyroxine is crucial for regulating metabolism in the body.
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Thyroxine levels are way up.
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I am skeptical about the thyroxine, but I know it made a difference for me.
Blog text (31) -
The thyroid works mainly through the production of thyroxine (also called T4).
Academic text (2014) -
However, if the underlying immune imbalance isn't addressed, thyroxine won't be enough for most people.
Blog text (31) -
Too much thyroxine in the bloodstream can lead to symptoms of hyperactivity and weight loss.
Synonyms
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8.9
A hormone from the thyroid that controls how the body uses energy
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Chemicals made in a small gland in the neck that control how the body uses energy
A hormone made by the thyroid gland that controls how fast the body uses energy
A hormone made by the thyroid that controls how fast the body uses energy
How Potent
- Specialized
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Thyroxine comes from thyroid and the chemical ending -ine, and thyroid itself comes from an old Greek word meaning 'shield' because the gland looks like a small shield at the front of the neck. So, thyroxine is the hormone made by that 'shield' gland and it helps control how fast your body uses energy.